K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-305 5.0L VIN M SFI (1996)
Wheel Bearing: Adjustments
Full-Floating Axle (10 1/2 Inch Ring Gear)
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ADJUSTMENT
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Tool Required:
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J 2222-C Wheel Bearing Nut Wrench
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Make sure the brakes are fully released and do not drag. Check the wheel bearing play by grasping the tire at the top and pulling and pushing back
and forth, or by using a pry bar under the tire. If the wheel bearings are properly adjusted, movement of the brake drum in relation to the brake
backing plate will be barely noticeable and the wheel will turn freely. If the movement is excessive, adjust the bearings.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
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Raise the vehicle until the wheel is free to spin.
1. Axle shaft.
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Be sure the keyway, threads, and adjusting nut are clean and free of chips, burrs, and shavings.
2. Retaining ring.
3. Key.
